Doyard Clos de l'Abbaye 2019
100% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom VertusAged in barriqueBottle ageing: At least 3 yearsVines planted in 1956Tasting FEB20 (over vintage 2014): Incredible complexity, subtle but penetrating, super-elegant aromas, Doyard's premium wines have a lot to offer and are little works of art.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€160.00 / 1 Liter)
Doyard Oeil de Perdrix 2021
75% Pinot Noir, 25% ChardonnayDosage 3g/lPinot Noir from Aÿ, Chardonnay from AvizeAged Chardonnay in stainless steel, Pinot Noir in wooden barrelsBottle ageing: At least 3 years‘Oeil de perdrix’ means ‘eye of the partridge’ and refers to the light rosé colourRosé de pressée, no chaptalisation, no malolactic fermentation.Nicola FEB25: Superbly beautiful and generous, with spicy notes of cinnamon and cardamom. Honey, delicate fruit, red fruit and floral, yet straightforward and elegant.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€160.00 / 1 Liter)
Louis Brochet Cuvée Spéciale HBH 2012
50% Pinot Noir, 50% ChardonnayDosage 3g/litrePinot Noir from the single vineyard sites Les Rosets & Les Laytis in Écueil, Chardonnay from the single vineyard sites Les Vouagnes in Écueil & Le Mont-Benoit in Villers-aux-NœudsMaturation in stainless steel & 300 litre barrelsBottle ageing: At least 9 yearsDedicated to the grandfather Henri Brochet-HervieuxNicola OKT24: Coffee, spiciness, smokiness, nutty, caramel, evolving with air and time.Fabio OKT24: Characterised by roastiness, lots of spice, with plenty of power and lively acidity and a fresh vein.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€161.33 / 1 Liter)
Marie Courtin Blanc de Noirs 2020 - Bio
100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lFrom a single vineyard in PolisotMatured in clay amphora for 11 monthsBottle ageing: 3 years100% Sélection massale, not fined, not filtered
Content: 0.75 Liter (€164.00 / 1 Liter)
Laherte Frères Les 7 - Solera
18% Chardonnay, 18% Meunier, 17% Pinot Blanc, 14% Pinot Noir, 15% Petit Meslier, 10% Pinot Gris, 8% Arbane In the old vineyards one came across almost forgotten vines that used to play a role in the production of champagne. In 2003 the decision was made to plant Fromenteau, Arbanne and Petit Meslier together with the classic grape varieties in one plot. The vineyards lie on loamy and sandy limestone soils, some with flint in the municipality of Chavot-Courcourt. No use of pesticides or other chemical agents. Manual harvest with optimal ripening of the grapes, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in at least 10 year old barriques from Burgundy for 6 months with regular stirring of the yeast ('bâtonnage'). No malolactic fermentation Then the base wines are fed into a Solera system. 40% reserve wines mature here, to which 60% of the current vintage is added every year. Degogged by hand à la volée Dosage: 4 g/l
Content: 0.75 Liter (€165.33 / 1 Liter)
Marie Courtin Cuvée Manigance Blanc de Blancs 2021 - Bio
80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot BlancDosage 0g/lMatured in clay amphora for 11 monthsBottle ageing: 3 years100% Sélection massale, not fined, not filteredTilman FEB25 (vintage 20 - incl. 5% Arbane): Very good structure, mineral, very precise and rich. Nevertheless slender. Soft due to the amphora.Nicola FEB25 (vintage 20 - incl. 5% Arbane): So brilliant! Calm, creamy, sublime but precise and light-footed, fine spice and structure, depth, eternally long, wonderful delicate fruit, wow!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€165.33 / 1 Liter)
Pascal Doquet Arpège Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature MAGNUM - Bio
100% ChardonnayDosage: 0g/l50% Réserve perpétuelleAged 2/3 in old wooden barrelsMalolactic fermentation done3 years bottle ageingTasting JUL21: Very powerful, lively, extremely long, light pleasant tart finish, very harmonious, dark chocolate.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€83.33 / 1 Liter)
Pascal Doquet Arpège Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut MAGNUM - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage 3g/l 67% Réserve perpétuelle Aged 2/3 in old wooden barrels Malolactic fermentation done 4 years bottle ageing Tasting JUL21: strong fruit aromas, dried fruits, strong acidity, strong character
Content: 1.5 Liter (€83.33 / 1 Liter)
René Geoffroy Millésime 2012 Terre Extra Brut
53% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir, 15% MeunierDosage 4g/lMeunier from the single vineyard Les Tiersaudes in CúmieresAged in 600l wooden barrelsBottle ageing: at least 10 yearsUnfiltered bottling, no malolactic fermentation, aged under cork, vines approx. 50 years oldJP Geoffroy: The complex nose reveals aromas of red and black currants and cherries, mingling with delicate hints of wood ageing, underpinned by vanilla, cinnamon and pear. Furthermore, citrus fruits (lemon, mandarin), peach and roasted apricots. The aromas on the palate are initially pure and of enormous density, interrupted by a hearty minerality. Then the Chardonnay presents itself with its palette of butter brioche and toast notes, which transition into coffee and chocolate.Nicola OKT23: Terre 12 is a monument! Really strong, the acidity is not as present as in 08, initially a very light touch of honey, but then the beautiful freshness and perfectly integrated acidity fade into the background and culminate in a radiant, sublime finish – wonderful!Tasting FEB20 (About vintage 2010): Extremely complex, perfectly developed, currently still few tertiary aromas (aromas that develop during maturation such as dried fruit, nuts, cocoa, leather, etc.), very lively aromatics, powerful, spice, incredibly sparkling complexity. The freshness bubbles into the brain and provides a reboot!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€166.67 / 1 Liter)
Les Non-Dits Implicite 2018
33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% MeunierDosage: 1.2g/litre Joint project of the winegrowers Doyard, Huré Freres and Sélèque Chardonnay by Guillaume Doyard from the Les Gaumes parcel in Vertus and Les Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru, planted in 1981 and 2004, east and north-east exposure. Chalk soils with fine clay inclusions Pinot Noir from François and Pierre Huré: La Perthe parcel in Ludes 1er Cru, planted in 1983. 40cm of sandy loam on yellow chalk with sand inclusions, then white chalk at depth. Well aerated plot Meunier by Jean-Marc Sélèque: Les Gouttes d'Or parcel in Pierry 1er Cru, planted between 1951 and 1968. Clayey silt from the Cuisien with a strong presence of flint limestone. Subsoil of chalk from Campania at a depth of 50 cm. South-east facing with a 12% slope at the foot of the hill Vinification on the respective vineyard in wooden barrels on fine lees for 8 months5 years bottle ageing in the Huré Freres cellar under natural corkLes Non-Dits: "Born from the idea of Charles, a friend who left too soon... This cuvée is the bond of friendship between three winegrowers, each of whom brings their most beautiful parcel to the blend: a Chardonnay from the heart of the Côte des Blancs from Guillaume Doyard, a racy Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims Nord from Huré Frères and an elegant and refreshing Meunier from the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay from Jean-Marc Sélèque. This cuvée is produced so that the wine can express its Champagne roots over a longer period of time. The assemblage allows the achieved balance of the terroirs to shine, the wine becomes more important than the winemakers who mould it."
Content: 0.75 Liter (€166.67 / 1 Liter)
Doyard Libertine
100% ChardonnayDosage 65g/lAged in wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 12 yearsCuvée from 4-5 vintages, reserve wines aged for at least 20 yearsTasting NOV23: One of the most hedonistic champagnes ever! The elegant and balanced interplay of sweetness and acidity makes for a lasting, impressive experience for all fans of fruity champagnes.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€172.00 / 1 Liter)
Vouette & Sorbée Saignée de Sorbée Brut Nature R22 - Bio
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 0g/l Vinified in oak At least 3 years of bottle maturity
Content: 0.75 Liter (€173.33 / 1 Liter)
David Leclapart L’Artiste '20 - Bio
100% ChardonnayDosage: 0g/lThe terroir plays a special role here: deep-rooted Chardonnay vines from various 1er Cru plots give Léclapart the opportunity to let not only the purist of his cellar work, but also the original of the vineyard speak from his Champagne - soil and rock. Vinification takes place in equal parts in used barriques and in enamel tanks. Equipped with Zero Dosage, this Chardonnay masterfully conveys the style of the House of Léclapart.The fact that Léclapart was only able to harvest very small quantities over several vintages due to weather conditions underscores just how great the challenges are in Champagne for winemakers working organically and biodynamically. Therefore, we had to wait until 2024 for the next vintage of L'Artiste! L'Artiste is made from Chardonnay from vines 30 to 50 years old. The specific plot from which this wine comes varies from year to year. Léclapart calls this cuvée "a discovery of terroir": he is not looking for a specific expression here, but wants to learn more about the terroir of Trépail. Peter Liem: L’Artiste, is generally made from chardonnay vines between 30 and 50 years old, but the particular parcels vary from year to year. Léclapart calls this cuvée “a discovery of terroir”: “I’m not looking for anything in particular,” he says. “I’m just trying to learn about the terroir of Trépail.” Half of the wine for L’Artiste is vinified in old barriques, while the other half is made in enameled steel.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€174.67 / 1 Liter)
Tarlant La Vigne d'Or Blanc de Meunier 2006
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 0g/l 8-12 years of bottle maturity This cuvee la Vigne d'Or (The Golden Vine) comes from vines growing for more than 65years on a chalky-clay subsoil - the Sparnacian. This exceptional terroir, only to be found in the Marne valley, allows the Pinot Meunier grape to express itself with rare beauty. Tarlant: "You will never forget tasting this astonishing and intense Champagne." Terroir: Vineyard "Pierre de Bellevue" in Oeuilly (Marne valley), Sparnacien soils (chalk mixed with clay). Vinification: Vinification in 4-wine oak barrels. Barrel fermentation with the lees regularly stirred back into the wine. Remains in barrels until May.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€176.00 / 1 Liter)
Fleury Millesimé 2010 - Bio
80% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lMaturation in stainless steel & wooden barrelsBottle ageing: At least 5 yearsBottle ageing under cork, unfined, unfiltered and unsulphurisedTilman FEB25: Balanced with a beautiful brioche flavour. Some salted almond with gentle acidity.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
Dosnon Côte de Grattegeline Millésime 2019
100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lFrom a single vineyard in Avirey-LingeyMaturation in barriqueBottle ageing: 3 yearsUnfined, unfiltered and without added sulphitesTilman FEB25: Typical Dosnon reduction, slightly smoky, with very subtle vanilla on the nose. Fresh on the palate, but still with great, restrained fruit. Very mineral Pinot Noir interpretation, clearly chalky impression. Enormous length even now, superbly balanced between the juicy fruit flavours and striking mineral acidity. 2019 is really fun! Two days later from the same bottle: reduction and smoke have almost disappeared, but the wood is more present, but here too it is not intrusive, but always a great symbiosis with the light red fruitiness. The minerality also comes through even more strongly, promising great potential!Nicola MAY26 - 2019 Vintage: finely crafted, minimalist, yet with a profound woody character; can still age further to reach its full potential.Tobi MAY26 - 2019 Vintage: Very austere and taut, with precise, straightforward acidity and a delicate structure. Despite its linear character, the oak contributes a subtle richness and warmth. A purist, composed champagne with plenty of tension and a distinct signature.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque Partition 2014 - 2ème Lecture
Late 2nd Release of Partition 2014! ASSEMBLAGE : 72 % Chardonnay • 14 % Meunier • 14 % Pinot Noir TERROIR : Vertus 1er Cru • La Justice plantée en 1950 Dizy 1er Cru • Moque-bouteille plantée en 1985 Epernay • Les Frileux plantée en 1959 Mardeuil • Les Basses Ronces plantée en 1982 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Tartières /Les Porgeons plantée en 1990 et 1985 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Gouttes d’Or plantée en 1951 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Gayères plantée en 1975 SOLS : Argiles limoneux, argiles à silex, sous-sol crayeux VINIFICATION : 100% en fûts de chêne. Sans collage, ni filtration. VIEILLISSEMENT : Caspulle courronne - 10 ans (75CL) DOSAGE : 2g/L - Extra Brut only 525 bottles EN QUELQUES MOTS : Selection of 7 plots, from 7 oak barrels like 7 musical notes to create a harmonious blend, a Score. Very complete, complex assemblage character, everything should be in its place without any component standing out
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
Dosnon Côte du Champ aux Boeufs 2020
100% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lFrom the single vineyard "Champ aux Boeufs" in Avirey-LingeyAged in barrique barrelsBottle aging: more than 4 yearsUnfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfitesNicola MAY26 - 2020 vintage: very intriguing aromas, spicy, smooth, but still quite closed at the moment; it will surely be even more generous in a year—I’m already looking forward to it! Tobi MAY26 - 2020 vintage: Very delicate and gentle in character, with a soft acidity and subtle notes of hazelnut. With a little aeration, the wine noticeably gains depth and length. A calm, elegant champagne with great finesse and significant aging potential.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
Dosnon Côte de Dizet 2020
100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lFrom a single vineyard in Avirey-LingeyMaturation in barriqueBottle ageing: 3 yearsUnfined, unfiltered and without added sulphitesTilman FEB25: Typical Dosnon reduction, slightly smoky, with very subtle vanilla on the nose. Fresh on the palate, but still with great, restrained fruit. Very mineral Pinot Noir interpretation, clearly chalky impression. Enormous length even now, superbly balanced between the juicy fruit flavours and striking mineral acidity. 2019 is really fun! Two days later from the same bottle: reduction and smoke have almost disappeared, but the wood is more present, but here too it is not intrusive, but always a great symbiosis with the light red fruitiness. The minerality also comes through even more strongly, promising great potential!Nicola MAY26: Yellow fruit notes, sunny yet with a purist, crispness. Tobi MAY26: Floral nose with hints of bread crust and light fruit. On the palate, it is currently still rather reserved and calm, with a gentle structure and subtle spice.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
Laherte Frères "Meslier & Pinot" Rosé de Maceration 2020
50% Petit Meslier, 50% Pinot NoirDosage: 0g/lOne day of joint macerationVinification in wooden barrelsUnfined and unfiltered336 bottles produced
Content: 0.75 Liter (€181.33 / 1 Liter)
Laherte Frères Les Beaudiers Rosé de Saignée 2016
100% MeunierDosage: 3g/lPlots in Chavot with old vines (planted in 1953, 1958, and 1965)12-14h macerationNo malolactic fermentationBottle aging: 7-8 years
Content: 0.75 Liter (€181.33 / 1 Liter)
Jacquesson Cuvée 743 Dégorgement Tardif
60% Pinot Noir and Meunier, 40% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Base year: 2015 89 months on the lees under natural cork Jacquesson: 60% of the harvest came from Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers and Champillon and 40% from Avize and Oiry. Winter and much of spring were wet and mild. This was followed by a period of drought and heatwaves which lasted until mid-August. Alternating periods of wet and cool conditions and hot, dry weather characterised the rest of the growing season. We harvested a perfectly ripe and healthy crop from 10th-30th September. Yields were modest, acidity levels adequate and the quality consistently high making this a truly splendid harvest. We can really feel the essence of Pinot in this blend which is made up of reserve wines from the cuvées N°742 to 735.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€185.33 / 1 Liter)
Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion 2015
100% Chardonnay, Blanc de Blancs Sourced from 7-8 different sites, all cultivated with old slopeside vines (facing ESE). Especially from the Grand Cru site of Les Buzons (Cramant). Other parcels include: Pimonts, Goutte d’Or, Rouillées, Fourches and Gros Monts. The vines average between 40-60 years of age, although in some cases they are believed to be even older. Miniscule yields. Terroir: Thin soil layer over chalk parent rock. Vinification: Primary fermentation takes place in small, old Burgundy Barriques. The wine sees no malolactic fermentation, filtration or fining. Anything that could potentially stress the wine is avoided; this preserves and develops the maximal expression of terroir. Following primary fermentation, the wine is matured for one year in barrique. Dosage: 3g/l Fleur de Passion is a serious and traditional champagne inspired through the hard work of Jacques Diebolt (see Winemaker Profile). A rare jewel needing considerable time in the bottle in order to develop its full and stunning potential. Nicola OKT25 - Vintage 2015: Intense, beautiful nose; for the warm year 2015, this Fleur is currently wonderfully fresh and leans more towards the mineral side. Fine spice, nice length, currently not fully developed. Balanced, complex, compact body. If opened now, decant at least 1 hour before. Otherwise, ideally let it mature for at least another 6 months. It will reach perfection in about 2-3 years.Nicola FEB24 - Vintage 2013: Super generous with elegant delicacy and the lightly vibrating freshness of 2013, truly sings, buoyant, butter, brioche. Moritz FEB24 - Vintage 2013: WOW!!!...There's so much going on that I find it hard to put the drinking experience into words. Everything is very calm and harmonizes perfectly with each other. Aromas of white chocolate, raspberry, roasted almond, butter brioche, salted lemon, and salted caramel waft towards you very subtly. The palate is round, full-bodied yet still very fine and elegant. The entire range of aromas is also found on the palate and is supported by a light saltiness. After 10 years, the Fleur de Passion is still super fresh...Yes, almost youthful in the glass. The finish seems endless. The taste after swallowing (excuse me, but one simply cannot spit out this champagne) just doesn't want to end. Truly grand champagne cinema. Tasting Andreas Langre - Vintage 2013: Fleur de Passion is one of few series of which I´ve had the privileged to try from first to last. The 1995 & 1996 was amazing and if I had to choose just one bottle from both years to fill up the cellar, it could possibly be FdP. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to attend a vertical 1995-2008 and since then unashamed indulged in several 2010 & 2012 as well as the last 1996:s and various vintages. The 2013 is very longed for and descending the nose in the glass immediately puts a smile of relief and pleasure on my lips. Relief because this is a true-to-vintage masterpiece, sporting that emblematic dusty minerality I always yearn for in this kind of wine. Though recently released, the 2013 opens more eagerly than the 2012 sibling and is already flexing the butter smeared, fleshy fruit loins. Vanilla sprinkled juicy apples, ananas & sticky cape gooseberry. Then delicious, perfectly ripe mango, served in oyster shells. The developed glass gives a preview of what´s to come for this one within just a few years: Dark chocolate, liquored cherries, cacao (this is the oak speaking), preserved fruits, white flowers, & leather. Outstanding! The mouth is divine as well! Dangerously drinkable already, lush & juicy with abundant minerality & stunning, salivating acidity. Quite complex, with great intensity and impressive length. This wine will perform perfectly for decades but is enjoyable today as well. Accessible and in every aspect – stunning! Tasting FEB20 - Vintage 2010: Very charming release, slightly lighter, not as much body as e.g. 2008, currently of course still too young, ultra-beautiful, nutty finish, extremely long, acidity well integrated. Tasting FEB19 - Vintage 2010: Currently still young, rather less acid, flowery, extremely long finish, creamy, round, balance Tasting FEB19 - Vintage 2007: Isabelle Diebolt: "Fleur 07 is like a black Chanel dress, reduced elegance" We could fully subscribe to this. Ratings: Vinum magazine: Dec. 2011: 19 /20 (2002) Gerhard Eichelmann: ***** (2004) - ***** (2005) Decanter: ***** (vintage 2002) GaultMillau Wine Guide: 18½ (2005) - 19 (2004) - 19 /20 (2002) Richard Juhlin - 8,000 Champagnes: 96 pts (2008) - 93 pts (2005) - 93 pts (2004) - 95 pts (2002) - 92 pts (2000) - 94 pts (1999) - 95 pts (1998)- 95 pts (1996) Wine Spectator: 93 pts (2005) Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar: 93 pts (1998) - 92 pts (1999) - 93 pts (2005) Sommeliers International: Wonderful moment of happiness (2006) Guide Revue du Vin de France: 18½ (2002) - 16 (2006) - 16½ /20 (2007) - 18 (2008)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€185.33 / 1 Liter)
Fleury Variation 2018 - Bio
100% Pinot GrisDosage 0g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 5 yearsBottle ageing under cork, unfined, unfiltered and unsulphurisedTilman FEB25: Flavour of shortcrust pastry and apple. Full, but very good & balanced. Still singing!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€192.00 / 1 Liter)